Bottle cap remover



Oct. 10, 1933. SAAL BOTTLE CAP REMOVER Filed April 13, 1933 Inventor za ,5. S LQ/ Patented Oct. 10, 1933 UNITED STATES PATET @Fi 'ifilf.

1,929,855 I BOTTLE CAP vaniuovnn Ewald G. Saal, Baltimore, Md. Application April 13, 1933. Serial No. 666,013

2 Claims.

This inventionrelates to devices for removing the caps of bottles of the type usually provided with crown caps, and as are generally used in the merchandising of bottled beverages.

In accordance with the present invention a cap remover of the character above mentioned is provided for use in hotels, on soda fountains, in private homes or Wherever else desired.

Further, in accordance with the present invention the bottle cap remover is provided with means for receiving the metal caps as they are removed from the bottles thus providing for neatness and cleanliness since provision is thus made to prevent the unsightly appearance of the caps strewn over the floor.

Further, in accordance with the present invention the remover is of a type practical for advertising purposes provision being made for suf icient space suitable to accommodate advertising data.

Another feature of the invention is in the provision of a bottle cap remover characterized by a novel combination and arrangement of elements whereby a receptacle for the cap is provided and to which access may be readily had for cleaning purposes. I

The invention together with its numerous objects and advantages will be best understood from a study of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein is illustrated a preferred embodiment of the invention.

It is to be understood that the form of the invention shown and illustrated is merely for the purpose of exemplification and that it is in no wise intended to restrict the invention to the form shown and illustrated other than may be necessary to meet the requirements of the prior art and scope of the appended claims.

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Figure 1 is a front elevational view of the bottle cap remover.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional view therethrough illustrating the use of the device.

Figure 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 1, and

Figure 4 is a plan view of a blank from which the main part of the remover is formed; showing in full lines the position of the spring fingers 7 prior to being bent into proper shape, and in broken lines the position of the spring fingers subsequent to being bent into shape.

Referring to the drawing by reference numerals it will be seen that the device comprises a wall or attaching plate 5 formed of metal, wood or other suitable material provided adjacent its upper and lower ends with apertures 6 for accommodating fastening elements whereby the plate may be secured to a wall, or the side of the base ofa soda fountain or any other similarsupport. r

Secured to the front side of the plate 5 is a metallic plate 7 having sides 8 bent at right angles to the plate and provided at their free vertical edges with tongues 9 insertable through apertures provided in the plate 5 adjacent the upper and lower ends of the plate for securingthe plate 7 to the attaching board or plate-5 in the manner thought to be clear from a study of Figures 2 and 3. It will be seen that the plate 7 with its sides 8 form a bottle neck receiving tube into'which the neck of a pop bottle 10 is introduced through 1 a suitable aperture 11 provided in the plate 7.

Adjacent the upper edge of the aperture 11 the plate '7 has struck out therefrom a pair of converging spring fingers 12 which as clearly shown in the drawing are bent inwardly from the plate and the inner or free ends of the fingers are then bent at right angles for engaging the top or crown of the bottle cap 13 in a manner clearly suggested in Figure 2. A

There is also provided at the upper edge of the opening 11 between the fingers 12 an inwardly directed lip 14 that is adapted to engage under the flange of the cap 13 and to cooperate with the fingers 12 for removing the cap. I

The opening 11 is of the shape as shown in the drawing having an upper portion of relatively large diameter, and a lower portion of relatively smaller diameter, the provision of the lower portion of the opening being to provide against possibility of the cap 13 when removed, of falling outside of the device instead of falling downwardly through the device into a receptacle 15 provided for receiving the cap.

The receptacle 15 is preferably formed of metal and is provided at its upper end with a restricted neck 16 adapted to telescope into the lower end portion of the tube or casing formed'by plate '7, sides 8, and the wall or attaching plate 5.

In actual practice the device is mounted on the side of the base of a soda fountain, a counter, or on a wall or any other suitable support. To remove the cap 13 from the bottom 10, the neck of the bottle is inserted through the opening 11 to engage the spring fingers 12 with the top of thecap 13, and the flange of the cap with the lip 14 as shown inFigure 2. A downward pressure is then applied to the bottle 10 disposing the neck of the bottle against the lower'edge of the opening 11 resulting in a partial removal of the cap 13. 110

Further pressure is applied to the bottle 10 for rotating the latter to a substantially perpendicular position resulting in a complete removal of the cap.

When the cap 13 is thus removed from the neck of the bottle the cap will fall into the container 15 provided for that purpose.

It will be apparent that when desired the receptacle 15 can be readily removed, emptied and replaced. For the top of the device there is also provided a removable cover 17.

It will be apparent from the foregoing that I have provided a simple and inexpensive device for removing caps from bottles; and that the device of the present invention through the medium of the plate 7, its sides 8, and the walls of the container 5 provide ample space for the reception of advertising data thus giving to the device an added utility. Further, a device embodying the features of the present invention will present a neat and attractive appearance, is sanitary, and provides for the efiicient disposal of the bottle caps.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is: i

1. A bottle cap remover of the class described comprising an attaching plate, a second plate having sides extending at right angles therefrom and connecting the second plate with the attaching plate, said second plate being provided with a bottle neck receiving opening, angular spring fingers extending inwardly from the second plate at the upper edge of said opening, said fingers being of angular form and having their free ends converging, a bottle flange engaging lip extending inwardly from the second plate between said fingers, and a cover member supported by the second named plate and the sides of the second named plate at the upper end of said sides and said second named plate.

2. A bottle cap remover of the class described comprising an attaching plate, a second plate having sides extending at right angles therefrom and connecting the second plate with the attaching plate, said second plate being provided with a bottle neck receiving opening, angular spring fingers extending inwardly from the second plate at the upper edge of said opening, said fingers being of angular form and having their free ends converging, a bottle flange engaging lip extending inwardly from the second plate between said fingers, and a cover member-supported by the second named plate and the sides of the second named plate at the upper end of said sides and said second named plate, and a container for receiving the bottle caps having a restricted neck telescoping the plates for supporting the container in position to receive the bottle caps as they are removed from the necks of the bottles.

EWALD G. SAAL. 

